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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Standard Potential of Electrochemical Cell

Hard General Chemistry Electrochemistry

In an electrochemical cell, the cell reaction undergoes a change in Gibbs free energy that can be related to the cell's electromotive force (EMF). Consider the following half-reaction involving zinc and copper ions:

Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e- (E° = -0.76 V)

Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s) (E° = +0.34 V)

The overall cell reaction can be calculated, and its standard cell potential (E°cell) can be determined. Which of the following options represents the correct standard electromotive force for this electrochemical cell?

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